Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
Entry requirements
Months of entry
September
Course content
The Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering (ERPE) Program, for both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, focuses on modern reservoir description, engineering, and manage- ment. Students in this program receive advanced knowledge and training in geology, geophysical characterization, thermodynamics, geomechanics, fluid flow, and reservoir engineering. Our students participate in scientific research activities that may include mathematical analyses, computational modeling, experimental research, and field studies. Ph.D. candidates focus on original research-driven to advance the boundaries of knowledge, including challenging topics in energy and environment, such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR), geothermal, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).
If you are visiting this website as a potential applicant to our program, we can confidently say that the KAUST experience is a truly unique opportunity for brilliant M.Sc. and Ph.D. students who share the dream to make a difference in our field and in the world. We hope you will consider KAUST and our program.
The Master's Degree (M.Sc.) is awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours. Students are expected to complete the M.Sc. degree within 3 to 4 semesters (including one summer semester, i.e., 12 to 18 months in total). The M.Sc. degree is offered for traditional full-time students and could be a terminal M.Sc., as well as a gateway to the Ph.D. program. All M.Sc. students are expected to complete a capstone experience that includes thesis preparation and oral defense. The non-thesis option is not supported in the ERPE Program.
Information for international students
KAUST accepts the following English proficiency examinations:
● International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
6.5 with at least 5.5 in all individual sections
● TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test)
79 overall, with at least 17 in all individual sections, the KAUST Admissions code is 4107
● Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
62 overall, with at least 59 in all individual sections
● C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
176 overall, with at least 169 in all individual sections
Only official academic results will be accepted. Tests administered by an educational institution for admissions to that particular institution are not acceptable.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Physical Science and Engineering Division
- pse-enquiries@kaust.edu.sa